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NFL fines Cameron Jordan $38K for penalties vs. Panthers

New Orleans Saints captain Cameron Jordan was fined more than $38,000 for two unnecessary roughness penalties against the Carolina Panthers.

The NFL fiend New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan $38,602 for two personal fouls he committed during last week’s game against the Carolina Panthers, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Saturday.

Jordan was penalized for striking Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen in the face mask after the whistle, a mistake he later owned up to. As Jordan explained it, he was trying to force a fumble out of Allen while he was being spun to the ground by teammate Demario Davis. The Saints’ defensive captain acknowledged that he has to play the game with better awareness and avoid hurting his team with senseless mistakes like that, promising to make up for it in his next outing.

And he did just that in Thursday night’s game with the Atlanta Falcons. Jordan accounted for four of the Saints’ nine sacks on the evening, setting a new personal-best for a single game. He has logged 13.5 sacks on the 2019 season and now ranks second-best in the Saints record books with 85 sacks, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Rickey Jackson (115). Expect more big plays out of Jordan as the Saints pursue the top seed in the NFC playoff picture.

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Washington Redskins at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Washington Redskins at Carolina Panthers sports betting odds and lines, with Week 13 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Carolina Panthers (5-6) are home to the Washington Redskins (2-9) Sunday of Week 13 at Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET. We analyze the Redskins-Panthers odds and betting lines while providing betting tips and advice around this Week 13 NFL matchup.

Redskins at Panthers: Week 13 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Redskins won 19-16 at home over the Detroit Lions in Week 12, giving QB Dwayne Haskins Jr. his first NFL win. Meanwhile, Carolina lost its third game in a row, falling 34-31 to the New Orleans Saints.
  • The last meeting between the two teams was a 23-17 Redskins win in 2018. It snapped a four-game losing streak Washington had against Carolina.
  • Both teams are bad against NFC opponents. Washington is 1-6 against them while Carolina is 2-6.
  • The Redskins rank 32nd in offensive yards per game (253.4) and average just 13.1 points per contest. They are also dead last in passing yards and 3rd-down conversion percentage (26.4%).
  • Panthers QB Kyle Allen has stepped in with mixed results and 13 touchdowns against nine interceptions.

Redskins at Panthers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Panthers 30, Redskins 13

Moneyline (?)

The Panthers (-500) are a huge favorite against Washington based on matchup and Washington’s 1-4 road record. Washington’s numerous offensive line issues, in particular, will loom large.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Panthers to win returns a profit of $2 with a victory. It’s too much chalk.

Against the Spread (?)

Taking the PANTHERS to win and cover the 9.5 points is the play. The -115 odds represent excellent value when compared to the moneyline. Carolina will need to win by at least 10 points.

Over/Under (?)

The OVER 39.5 (-105) is the bet here. The Redskins averaging 13 points per game makes this a reasonable wager only because Carolina could score 30-plus this week (31 last week against New Orleans).

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Panthers K Graham Gano says he fractured his femur in practice 1 year ago today

Gano says he still kicked that weekend against Tampa Bay.

Panthers kicker Graham Gano has missed the entire 2019 season with a mysterious “leg injury” that we’ve never really heard the nature of. Gano spilled the beans today on Twitter, saying he fractured his femur at practice exactly one year ago. Gano says he still kicked that weekend against Tampa Bay.

Ouch.

With Gano out for the year, Carolina has been rolling with the rookie Joey Slye. He got off to a hot start, but he started struggling in London against the Buccaneers and bottomed out on Sunday in New Orleans. Slye’s field goal percentage is down to 73.1%. He has shown impressive range though, connecting on six of nine attempts from 50 yards or more.

Nevertheless, this week the Panthers might decide to make a change. They recently added former Browns kicker Greg Joseph to their practice squad. Ron Rivera has not announced a change as of yet, though.

Looking ahead, Gano might be back in the lineup next season. He still has two years left on his contract.

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Panthers place RB Jordan Scarlett on IR, promote OL from practice squad

The Carolina Panthers have placed rookie RB Jordan Scarlett on injured reserve and called up OL Brad Lundblade from the practice squad.

The Carolina Panthers have placed rookie running back Jordan Scarlett on injured reserve and called up offensive lineman Brad Lundblade from the practice squad, per Max Henson.

Scarlett was a head-scratching fifth-round pick for the Panthers in this year’s draft. With Christian McCaffrey getting so much playing time we doubted that Scarlett would see enough snaps to justify that pick. In the end, he only played 121 snaps, with just seven of them coming on offense.

Scarlett joins Cam Newton, Kawann Short, Dontari Poe, Greg Van Roten and several others on the IR list.

Lundblade (6-foot-3, 305 pounds) played his college football at Oklahoma State. He could see a lot of snaps this week considering the state of Carolina’s offensive line. To recap, Greg Little is listed as doubtful with an ankle injury, Van Roten is out and Taylor Moton is questionable.

Lundblade is the second offensive lineman they have called up from the practice squad this week. Garrett McGhin is the other.

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Panthers injury updates: Taylor Moton, Eric Reid questionable for Week 13

The Carolina Panthers’ offensive line has been banged up all year.

The Carolina Panthers’ offensive line has been banged up all year. That trend will likely continue into this week’s game against Washington.

Second-round pick Greg Little has been listed as doubtful for Sunday with an ankle injury. If he can’t play, expect sixth-rounder Dennis Daley to take his place on the blind side.

The other tackle spot could also be a problem. Taylor Moton is listed as questionable with a knee injury. Daryl Williams has previous experience playing right tackle, but it didn’t go well. The Panthers are also down a left guard with Greg Van Roten on injured reserve. It will be interesting to see who the Panthers put up front.

Safety Eric Reid is also questionable. He’s dealing with ankle and shoulder problems.

The only player who has been officially ruled out is rookie running back Jordan Scarlett. Expect former Bears running back Mike Davis to be active.

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How on Earth will the Redskins slow down Christian McCaffrey?

The Redskins have a huge challenge on their hands as they look to slow down Christian McCaffrey on Sunday and get their third win.

For a Washington Redskins defense that has actually found some success in the past few weeks, Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers looms large. It stands as quite possibly the toughest test they’ve faced in a while, and it’s all due to one player.

Christian McCaffrey, a powerful and shift running back who is running away with the fantasy football MVP award.

So far this season, McCaffrey has amassed 1,123 rushing yards and 586 receiving yards, making for a league-leading 1,709 total yards at an average of 155 yards from scrimmage per game. Week in and week out, he has gone up against defenses that are scheming to nullify is production, and the rest of the league is still waiting on a blueprint to stopping him.

So how will Washington attempt to slow him down? The same way they did in last year’s 20-17 victory over the Panthers — by stacking the box and blitzing the back.

In an impressive late-season victory a year ago, the Redskins were able to hold McCaffrey to 20 yards on eight rushes and 46 yards on seven receptions. They were able to be so successful because edge rusher Ryan Kerrigan was stout against the run, and Daron Payne muddled up rushing lanes in the middle. According to Mark Bullock at The Athletic, Washington also brought an extra man into the box to offer some run support and spy McCaffrey out of the backfield, a role that will likely be played by Landon Collins on Sunday.

Washington also routinely sent a blitzer on passing plays, causing McCaffrey to stay and help pick it up before releasing on his routes and putting a linebacker in a tough position to cover him out of the backfield.

Blitzing the back was successful for the Redskins against McCaffrey last year, limiting the number of times he was able to work out into a route or at the very least, delaying his release. Expect them to try some different blitzes with the same intent on Sunday.

Will it be just as effective this time around? Maybe, maybe not. McCaffrey is another year older and his level of play has gone up significantly since last season, but it’s worth a shot.

If the Redskins can slow down McCaffrey, then they have a chance to slow down the Panthers and pick up their third win of the season. If not…it could be an ugly afternoon.

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Saints celebrate division win, but acknowledge ‘The South Is Not Enough’

The New Orleans Saints won their third straight NFC South title, but their celebratory shirts carry a slogan downplaying the accomplishment.

The New Orleans Saints clinched the 2019 NFC South division title in Thursday night’s win over the Atlanta Falcons, earning the playoff berth and celebratory shirts and hats that came with it. It was New Orleans’ third consecutive division win, tying the Carolina Panthers’ run from 2013 to 2015 for the best streak in NFC South history.

But this isn’t new territory for the Saints. They’ve already experienced this regular season success, and they have bigger goals in mind than just a division crown. The playoffs tournament and Super Bowl LIV are where they’re focused, and this year’s slogan illustrates that.

After the game, the Saints debuted new gear celebrating their latest NFC South championship, with a bold new message reading: “The South Is Not Enough.” See them for yourself:

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Experts picking Panthers over Washington for Week 13 matchup

Nobody thinks the Panthers can upset the Saints on Sunday.

The experts were all in on the Saints last week over the Panthers. This time pretty much everybody is picking Carolina over Washington.

Here’s a review of this week’s expert picks.

ESPN: Panthers

Everybody at ESPN is predicting a Panthers win, including the Pigskin Pick em’ machine.

CBS Sports: Panthers

It’s the same thing at CBS, where all eight experts are picking Carolina.

SB Nation: Panthers

Nine out of 10 panelists for SB Nation are also picking the Panthers. Alexis Chassen is going with Washington.

NFL.com: Panthers

Gregg Rosenthal at NFL.com has Carolina winning 23-14.

USA Today: Panthers

It’s another sweep at USA Today, where everyone is predicting a Panthers win.

Pro Football Focus: Panthers

More of the same at PFF, with all eight on Carolina’s side.

If you’ve seen Washington play this year, you know they’re a hot mess. Until Dwayne Haskins develops more, it’s going to be tough for them to compete with anybody, especially on the road. Panthers 31, Redskins 17.

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Seahawks designate Ethan Pocic to return from injured reserve

The Seattle Seahawks designated center/guard Ethan Pocic to return from injured reserve. He will be eligible to play starting December 15.

The Seattle Seahawks designated versatile offensive lineman Ethan Pocic to return from the injured reserve on Thursday.

Pocic is now eligible to return to practice right away, but he cannot play until December 15, when the Seahawks take on the Panthers in Carolina.

Additionally, Pocic will not take up a spot on the 53-man roster until the team officially activates him. His designation to return also means Seattle can no longer activate anyone else from IR this season. They used the first of their two allotted returns on veteran tight end Ed Dickson, who was unfortunately placed back on the IR a few days later.

Pocic only appeared in two games this season, starting one, before getting hurt and eventually landing on injured reserve. His return will be welcome for a team that lost starting center Justin Britt to a season-ending knee injury – as they are now starting Joey Hunt at center which left them with no backup who is capable of playing that position.

Pocic has also proven himself capable of playing both guard spots and even tackle as well, making him a really nice option to have on the bench. Plus, if Hunt continues to struggle in pass protection, Pocic could see regular time at center before the season is up.

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Watch: Panthers owner David Tepper shows off his punting skills

Look out, Michael Palardy. Somebody’s gunning for your job.

 

Maybe if this whole billionaire thing doesn’t work out for Panthers owner David Tepper he’ll try his hand as a punter. Watch Tepper show off his kicking skills in the backyard.

Look out, Michael Palardy.

As for the kickers actually on Carolina’s roster, we may see a change this week. Rookie Joey Slye bombed against the Saints, missing three easy kicks in a close loss, including a chip-shot at the two-minute warning. A few days ago, the team added free agent kicker Greg Joseph to the practice squad. Last season, Joseph made 17 of 20 field goals and 25 of 29 extra point attempts for Cleveland.

If coach Ron Rivera has made a decision about who to play Sunday against Washington, he hasn’t made it public as of yet.

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